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Empowered to Handle Bullies

1/22/2019

Empowered to Handle Bullies

The latest research shows that one in three children is directly involved in bullying as a perpetrator, victim, or both. And many of those who are not directly involved witness others being bullied on a regular basis. As parents we have the power to help reduce bullying and to empower our children to know how to handle the bullies in their life.

This week's radio show on Be You Parenting, addresses how parents can be empowered to empower their kids to handle bully situations. Here are some highlights:

Learning by Being Themselves: How the Arts Benefits Disabled Children

1/18/2019

Learning by Being Themselves:
How the Arts Benefits Disabled Children

Submitted by Lillian Brooks

The arts have a lot to offer children with disabilities. Art is a medium for teaching life skills and abilities that can help kids with disabilities learn and develop mentally. It’s also an effective way to develop motor skills and refine tactile sensitivity by working with shapes and different materials, doing crafts, playing music and painting. Kids build problem-solving abilities through self-expression and grow self-confidence through the act of creation. Art can also prepare children who are disabled for school by imparting math and literacy skills and acclimating them to teamwork and collaborating with others. Here are a few ideas for getting started.

Kids and Screen Time- Are You Concerned?

1/14/2019

Screen time for kids is a major concern for parents, teachers and our community. The amount of information that is given about the dangers can create more fear or guilt for parents as they feel helpless in how to monitor screen time.

This is a crucial time for parents to be empowered to be in awareness of how screens are affecting family life that plays out in how our children function in the world. Technology is not going away and is all around us. Yet parents can be empowered to not be controlled by technology and empower your kids also to not fall victim to over indulging.

Naughty or Nice or Misunderstood

12/18/2018

Naughty or Nice or Misunderstood??

As the holidays approach parents will notice that kids may begin to act out. There are many reasons why this may occur, and as I asked questions about it, I became aware of a phenomenon that we as parents and society create that may well be a major part of the reason why kids' behavior changes at this time of year.

Keeping Parenting Simple- Have FUN!

12/17/2018

Keeping Parenting Simple- Have FUN!

A mother who joined one our parent chats reported that when she asked her 7 year old son if she needed any parenting advice, he said, "Well duh, we need to have more play time."

Have more play time. Sounds pretty simple. But as we grow up and are strongly encouraged to "get serious" about life we lose the PLAY and the importance of making all that we do fun.

The mother above is the parent to a child who lives for play, fun, creativity and socializing. She wanted to explore new ways to help her son become more cooperative in getting his chores done. What if it begins with the parent? What would happen if kids could see parents doing the most mundane chore and having fun while doing it? Would the kids see that chores don't need to be mundane and boring? For some kids this is their nature and being true to their nature while they are children will allow them to grow up and be the creative, fun beings that contribute to the world.

Stress Free Holiday Traditions

12/11/2018

‘Tis the time when families and friends come together to celebrate using rituals and traditions. For many this means fulfilling traditions that have been handed down from year to year, even generation to generation. Some of these traditions still spark excitement, adventure and fun as we celebrate. And some are still done just because it is what is expected.

Are your current traditions contributing to Holiday Burnout?

Look at the traditions currently being used and begin the process of choosing to keep the ones that work for you and your family and eliminating the ones that don’t. Check in and see how much stress adding these traditions to your life may be causing.

Your Foolproof Morning Routine for a Low-Stress Holiday Season

12/10/2018

Your Foolproof Morning Routine for a Low-Stress Holiday Season
Submitted by Daniel Sherwin

Are your kids’ meltdowns putting a damper on your holiday joy? Disruptions to familiarity and routine can make the holidays a stressful time for kids, but you don’t need to suffer until the season is over. With a positive morning routine for the holidays, you can keep your kids’ anxiety (and yours!) in check and start each day off on a positive note. Here’s how you can create a morning routine that sets the stage for a stress-free holiday season.

How New Parents Can Make Time for Self-Care

11/20/2018

Guest Article by Jenny Wise

If you’re a new parent, you may be struggling to care for yourself. However, self-care is important for new moms and dads to stay confident, feel empowered, and be overall happier parents. So, how do you find time to put yourself first? Try these helpful tips for carving out more time during your week for some critical self-care.

Teach Your Kids 4 Steps to Setting Goals

11/11/2018

Teaching ourselves and our children to set goals can be a tiresome and often neglected task. What if setting goals could be a fun, family activity? What if with some new innovative ideas about setting goals, you empower yourself and your children to actively create more of the life that brings fun and enthusiasm? Learn 4 ways that you can support your child in setting goals for a greater sense of accomplishment and confidence.

As the year comes to an end, this is a great time to begin to dream into the new year what greater possibilities lie ahead.

We all know that setting and achieving goals is a life skill encouraged for success and happiness. But it’s one that even adults REALLY struggle with. Studies say that only about 8% of people achieve their New Year’s resolutions! Before we can improve on goal setting success rates, it may be valuable to look at why so many people don’t succeed setting goals.

Help Your Child Focus

9/3/2018

Depending on your child's true dominant nature, you have many options as to how to approach helping a child who struggles with staying focused and on task.

What does your child need? The following tips will assist you as you observe your child and learn how your child moves, spends time, and responds to life challenges.

Mary Dravis-Parrish, CBF, CFMW

Mary shares her desire to create different possibilities for families and individuals who are looking to live a more conscious and aware lifestyle. BE YOU Parenting is for parents who want to BE all that they truly BE and to allow their kids the same privilege.

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